Getting Started with Meteor.js JavaScript Framework - Second Edition

Book Description

Learn one of the most up-to-date JavaScript platforms, with easy to follow, step-by-step instructions

Familiarize yourself with Meteor’s new and improved features

Create dynamic, multi-user applications in JavaScript

In Detail

Meteor is one of the most popular development platforms available today, allowing you to create and deploy mobile and web applications in a fraction of the time needed by other JavaScript frameworks. Getting Started with Meteor.js JavaScript Framework Second Edition is an easy to follow, step-by-step approach to learning how to build modern web applications with Meteor.

You will begin with a look "under the hood" to see what makes Meteor so special. Next, you will build a complete, working application from scratch, gaining a thorough understanding of Meteor's major features including: data on the wire, web templates, declarative programming, full-stack reactivity, modularity, third-party packages, and MongoDB/NoSQL databases. Finally, you will learn how to harden your app, prepare it for production release, and quickly deploy it using Meteor's public servers or your own custom server. With updated screenshots and code, this second edition will show you exactly why Meteor is the choice for rapid, elegant application development.

What You Will Learn

Leverage reactive programming in modern web applications

Design and implement MongoDB/NoSQL databases

Develop fast and simple web interfaces with HTML templates

Use local and server synchronization to make apps more user-friendly

Structure an application for performance and security

Leverage Meteor's quick and easy user authentication system

Implement third-party packages and add-ons

Prepare and deploy Meteor applications

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